The CHS Inc. Scholarship contributes to the educational expenses of a graduating senior from an accredited high school or student currently enrolled as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university anywhere in the United States. Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee each spring under the direction of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. All applications and any supporting documents must be submitted online. Applications are available from February 1 – April 1 each year.

Scholarship Criteria:

To apply for a CHS Inc. Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• • Be a family member of a current CHS Inc. customer. Eligible current customers are those who conduct a minimum of $10,000 of business a year with CHS Inc. or be a family member of a current CHS Inc. employee.
  • Be a male or female graduating senior from any accredited high school or student currently enrolled as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university anywhere in the United States.
  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field of study. Preference may be given to those in agriculture related fields. Previous scholarship recipients may apply; however, preference may be given to those who have not been awarded a scholarship in the past.
  • CHS Inc. Scholarship Guidelines >

Application Checklist:

• • A complete application.
  • Evidence of acceptance/enrollment in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or
    university.
  • One or more letters of recommendation from one or more of the following: teacher, school counselor,
    or community leader. No letters of support from CHS Inc. employees will be accepted.
  • Typed essay of 500 words or less.
  • All materials submitted by 11:59 p.m. April 1.

History of the Scholarship Opportunity:

The CHS Inc. Scholarship Fund is administered at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The Fund was created as a lasting memory to the legacy created by Elburn Cooperative and to support communities that help strengthen the cooperative. Learn more about this Fund >

This scholarship and a few others are not included in the Foundation’s Universal Scholarship Application. They are listed as additional scholarships offered through the Community Foundation. The additional scholarship listing contains opportunities for post-high school students, including award renewals, reapplications, and more. Applicants must determine their eligibility and apply using an application specific to that award. To determine eligibility for these awards, please review the guidelines for each and complete an online application.